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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 07:51 AM
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I have a encountered a problem with my 2018 Fat Bob where it has become difficult to top up my tank. Even after filling a couple of litres the fuel brims up to the top. Then I have to keep shaking the bike for the fuel to go in. Then the same process once more. In the meantime I can hear the rumblings and mutterings of the people behind me in the queue. I am filling the tank with the bike on the jiffy stand. A lot of air bubbles keep popping out when I rock the bike back and forth. It has become an irritating problem. Has anyone faced a similar situation and is there a DIY solution. Will be grateful for any help.
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 04:14 PM
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Never heard of that happening anywhere. Maybe the gas is bad?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 05:01 PM
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Shine a light in the fill, see anything floating around in there?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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The way the tank is designed it shouldn't do that. There's nothing to trap air. Stupid question, does it do that at the same gas station or all stations?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2019 | 06:53 PM
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Thanks. I know it is a strange problem. Let me check with other gas stations.
 
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Does the fill nozzle cover the bung completely preventing displaced air from escaping?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 10:02 AM
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The fuel nozzle is inserted into the central slot with the bike on the jiffy stand.
 
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Originally Posted by Koch
The fuel nozzle is inserted into the central slot with the bike on the jiffy stand.
I understand that, but some nozzles have a large hockey puck on the end to stop overflow and this could prevent the air from escaping.
Are there perimeter holes around the main fill hole?
 
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What year bike?
FI or carb?
are you north or south of the equator?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoginedgewood
What year bike?
FI or carb?
are you north or south of the equator?
2018
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WTF, difference does that make?
It's all in his first post.
 
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